Times Food Critic ST. PETE BEACH: SEAFOOD FESTThe second annual St. Pete Beach Seafood & Music Festival is this weekend on Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach. The food vendors are not limited to seafood, but much of it emanates from the gulf, paired with liquid refreshments both alcoholic and non. While dining, sit back and listen to some of Florida’s top music groups in R&B, blues, jazz, rock and Caribbean sounds. Friday brings Mike Tozier (blues, rock), the New Rulers (ska, reggae, soul) and the Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffett tribute band). Saturday brings Kettle of Fish (rock, blues, reggae) and the Bob Marley tribute band featuring Yvad, formerly of the Wailers, among others. And Sunday includes the Black Honkeys (rock, soul) and the Shindigs, a Beach Boys tribute band. Consider taking the Free Beach Ride, the Free Island Hopper, Uber or Lyft to avoid parking woes. 4-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. 395 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. … [Read more...] about What’s happening in food: St. Pete Beach Seafood & Music Festival, Florida-inspired No Vacancy in St. Pete
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Sea Hags Bar & Grill close to launching second St. Pete Beach location
Looks like diners won't have to wait much longer for Sea Hags Bar & Grill's latest outpost. Over the weekend, the popular food spot announced its second St. Pete Beach location — and third overall — is three or so weeks away from opening day at 4945 Gulf Blvd. The property, which Sea Hags closed on last month, was most recently occupied by the Mediterranean-inspired Selene restaurant, and before that, a Village Inn."Just a quick update on the new St. Pete Beach location. We are about 3 weeks from opening. We just have some final touches to add and waiting on some equipment to arrive," reads a Dec. 15 post to the bar and grill's Facebook page (see above).The announcement went on to say that Sea Hags is looking to fill front- and back-of-house positions. A job fair will take place at the new St. Pete Beach location between noon and 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19.Fans of the seafood-heavy bar and grill's original outpost in St. Pete Beach needn't worry, either, as the … [Read more...] about Sea Hags Bar & Grill close to launching second St. Pete Beach location
Stormy conditions hamper efforts to move barge that ran aground on St. Pete Beach
Crews once again attempted to move a barge from the shores of St. Pete Beach late Wednesday morning, but strong winds and low tide have hampered the effort.The 40-ton steel-plate carrier washed ashore sometime early Monday after a storm churned up waves of 5-7 feet. The force of the waves broke ropes holding two barges together offshore. One of the partially loaded barges was then carried by the waves near the Postcard Inn on St. Pete Beach.Andy Squires, Pinellas County coastal resource manager, said crews attempted to move the barge Tuesday and Wednesday morning, but the tide and stormy conditions halted efforts."They’re going to wait for a higher tide and calmer seas," Squires said. High tide came in around 11 a.m. Wednesday and representatives from Luhr Bros Inc. were on hand to monitor the conditions. There are seven barges floating off St. Pete Beach in an attempt to slow beach erosion in the area. The barges are owned by the Luhr Bros Inc., an Illinois-based construction … [Read more...] about Stormy conditions hamper efforts to move barge that ran aground on St. Pete Beach
Crews on hand to remove barge that ran aground on St. Pete Beach
Crews are once again attempting to move a barge from the shores of St. Pete Beach late Wednesday morning.The 40-ton steel-plate carrier washed ashore sometime early Monday after a storm churned up waves of 5-7 feet. The force of the waves broke ropes holding two barges together offshore. One of the partially loaded barges was then carried by the waves near the Postcard Inn on St. Pete Beach.Andy Squires, Pinellas County coastal resource manager, said crews attempted to move the barge Tuesday and Wednesday morning, but low tide and stormy conditions halted efforts."They’re going to wait for a higher tide and calmer seas," Squires said. High tide came in around 11 a.m. Wednesday and representatives from Luhr Bros Inc. said work was again getting underway to move the barge.There are seven barges floating off St. Pete Beach in an attempt to slow beach erosion in the area. The barges are owned by the Luhr Bros Inc., an Illinois-based construction company that has a contract with the … [Read more...] about Crews on hand to remove barge that ran aground on St. Pete Beach
A 40-ton barge washed up on St. Pete Beach after early morning storms Monday
The Taylor family from New Castle, England, rushed to the water after checking in at the Postcard Inn on St. Pete Beach Monday afternoon.A sign on the front desk had warned them about the rusty orange cargo carrier that was sitting on the beach right in front of the hotel. Tony Taylor, his wife and their son saw it immediately. How could have they possibly missed it? It’s 200 feet long, 40 feet wide and 8 feet tall. "It’s weird," 11-year-old Drew Taylor said, wrinkling his nose and pointing at the massive barge."It’s unfortunate," said 49-year-old Tony Taylor, looking down at his son. "But not too much. We can just walk a little further and enjoy the beach there." The steel-plate carrier that weighs about 40 tons washed ashore sometime early Monday after a storm churned up waves of five to seven feet. The force of the waves broke ropes holding two barges together offshore. One of them floated toward the beach, grounding in the shallow surf and creating opportunities … [Read more...] about A 40-ton barge washed up on St. Pete Beach after early morning storms Monday